About IRESSA - Cancer: Lung Message Board

shammyl · 06-08-2003, 02:29 PM

Hi, I'm new here, but by reading some of the posts, I feel everyone here is so friendly and helpful. I 'd like to ask if anyone has been taking IRESSA for a long period of time and if there's any severe side-effect? My mom has been taking IRESSA for little over a year now, ant this drug works great for her. She had nsclc for three years and had reoccurance after one year of operation. Since she took IRESSA, all the spots in her lung dissapeared, and it's been 6 months now. She hasn't had any sideeffect until lately she started having diarrhea. I wonder if she should continue taking the drug or should stop for some time. Just by thinking this drug is so powerful(it kills cancer cells!) make me wondering now since all the cancer cells are all gone, it starts to kill good cells. Since my mom lives in China and the doctors there have very little experience regarding the drug, anyone has similar experience or any opinion is highly appreciated!

Shammy

CJHaisten · 06-18-2003, 08:59 AM

Do you know how much Iressa costs???:nono

LeisaH · 06-18-2003, 03:28 PM

Mom was on Iressa, she got it free through a drug testing program. Did it cure her??? no Did it relieve some of her symptoms???? yes.

CJHaisten · 06-18-2003, 08:00 PM

Thanks for your quick reply. My father-in-law wants to try it but was told it cost $2000 a month. Is that crazy or what???

pinkzen · 07-10-2003, 10:26 PM

Does anyone have any info on how long a person must be on Iressa before they can see any changes? How soon should a chest xray be done? Any info on the subject of Iressa would be helpful. Any negative or positive comments?